Senior Pathology Support Worker HPV Screening Laboratory

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chertsey is seeking a Senior Pathology Support Worker for its HPV Screening Laboratory. The role involves coordinating with the HPV SR team, managing laboratory samples, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. A strong background in HPV screening and relevant laboratory experience is essential. The position offers a competitive salary, permanent contract, and full-time working pattern. Ideal candidates should have NVQ level 3 or A level in a science subject.

Qualifications

• Good education to NVQ level 3, preferably including a science subject.
• Experience of working in a HPV screening laboratory.
• Knowledge of relevant laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the HPV SR team regarding errors in patient and specimen identification.
• Collect and store laboratory consumables.
• Process samples with Hologic Tomcat, Panther, and T5000 machines.

Skills

Teamwork

Laboratory procedures knowledge

Competent in BSPS LIMS

HPV screening experience

Education

NVQ level 3 or A level equivalent in Science

Job description

Overview

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Pathology Support Worker, HPV Screening Laboratory

The closing date is 13 February 2026

Job responsibilities

To liaise with the HPV SR team regarding errors in patient and specimen identification.

To collect, unpack, check and store bulk deliveries of laboratory consumables.

To complete laboratory records accurately and in a timely manner.

To safely process samples with a low potential risk of infection using Hologic Tomcat, Panther and T5000 machines.

To work with potentially hazardous laboratory chemicals appropriately and safely in accordance with laboratory procedures, COSHH and the BSPS Health & Safety Policy.

To participate in the analysis of gynaecological specimens using sophisticated automated High risk HPV testing equipment as part of the national delivery of HPV primary screening by the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

To participate in the preparation and staining of gynaecological specimens for microscopic examination including blood removal using Espostis solution.

To comply with the BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

To use and maintain Cytology laboratory equipment within the department according to BSPS, Trust and departmental policies.

To ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the specimen preparation laboratories including the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSHH regulations and laboratory protocols.

To ensure that other routine laboratory tasks, such as slide filing are kept up to date and to assist in archived material retrieval.

To answer telephone enquiries in accordance with laboratory protocol in order to provide an effective and user-friendly service.

Any other work appropriate to this post and deemed necessary to provide a continuation of the service as requested by BMS staff.

To assist in the supervision of work experience students, volunteers and Medical Laboratory Assistants in accordance with departmental protocols.

Person Specification

• Good education to NVQ level 3, alternatively education to A level standard preferably including a science subject
• Experience of working in a HPV screening laboratory.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant laboratory procedures.
• Good Team Worker
• Competent using of BSPS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise
• Experience and knowledge of working in a Cytology department or equivalent pathology service
• Experience & knowledge required to assist in the training and supervision of less experienced staff
• Experience of HPV primary screening laboratory processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital, Cytology Department

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-ACS9311-ED

Job locations

St Peter's Hospital, Cytology Department